Foundations that fund organizations in Big Lake, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Big Lake nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $589K to Big Lake organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Big Lake around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Big Lake
- $589K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Big Lake organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation | Elk River, MN | 4 | $389K | $19K | Preselected only | General support |
| Eddy Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $134K | $134K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| For His Lambs Inc | Mountain Home, AR | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Connexus Energy Foundation | Ramsey, MN | 6 | $16K | $2,750 | Yes | Donation |
| The Wayne & Janet Hart Family Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Religious |
| The McReavy Family Charitable Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support general operations |
| Pacific Dental Services Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Douglas E Mitchell Charitable Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $1,650 | $825 | Yes | Dollars for doing grant, dollars for doing grant, match cre… |
| Advent Angels in My Hair Inc | Monticello, MN | 2 | $343 | $171 | Preselected only | Youth Enrichment; Religious |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Big Lake, Minnesota?
Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation, Eddy Family Foundation, For His Lambs Inc, Connexus Energy Foundation, The Wayne & Janet Hart Family Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Big Lake organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Big Lake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.